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January 14, 2013|Reuters

The Sports Xchange

01/13/2013 NFL Note - New England Patriots Welker, Wes

WR Wes Welker had 100 yards in the first half against Houston, and notched his 59th career postseason reception to pass Troy Brown for most in Patriots history. Welker finished the game with eight catches for 131 yards.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Brady, Tom

QB Tom Brady won his NFL-record 17th postseason game, breaking a tie with his Bay Area boyhood idol, Joe Montana.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Woodhead, Danny

RB Danny Woodhead left the game against Houston with a thumb injury on New England's opening possession and did not return.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Gronkowski, Rob

TE Rob Gronkowski was in a lot of pain after diving for a catch along the sideline and landing on his surgically-repaired left forearm. He immediately went to the bench, then the locker room with the New England medical staff. It's the same arm he broke and had surgery on in November, missing five games. He was shown by CBS cameras exiting the Gillette Stadium X-ray room. The Pro Bowler did not return to the game and postgame reports indicated that he once again broke the forearm, ending his season.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Vereen, Shane

With Danny Woodhead banged up and out of action after the opening drive against the Houston Texans, second-year former second-round pick Shane Vereen took over New England's change-of-pace duties at running back. The former Cal star took full advantage of the opportunity to the tune of a three touchdowns (one rushing and one receiving) and 124 total yards.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Bequette, Jake

DE Jake Bequette was a healthy scratch for his playoff debut, that after the rookie third-round pick was inactive for 13 games during the regular season.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Jones, *Chandler

DE Chandler Jones limped off with an ankle injury late in the first half against Houston. He did not return. Jones previously missed three-plus games with an ankle injury in late November.

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NFL Note - New England Patriots Gostkowski, Stephen

K Stephen Gostkowski came up grimacing after being forced to make a tackle on Texans kick returner Danieal Manning in the second quarter. Though he appeared to be dealing with a right leg injury on the sideline, no injury announcement was made by New England and he handled his normal duties the rest of the day.